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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Checklist

A checklist for transporting children in the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: always comply with country- specific legal regulations, and — as Volkswagen's own recommendation — carry children under 12 on the rear seats wherever possible, reserving the front passenger seat for exceptional circumstances only. This page sets that baseline before the seat-by-seat fitting instructions.

    Transporting children in the vehicle  :

  • Comply with any country-specific legal regulations.

  • Volkswagen recommends that children under 12 years of age are always transported on the rear seats.

  • Children should only be transported on the front passenger seat in exceptional circumstances Using a child seat on the front passenger seat Child seat On the front passenger seat . The safest seat in the vehicle is on the rear seat behind the front passenger seat.

  • Always secure any children in the vehicle in a restraint system. The restraint system must be suitable for the child's height, weight and build.

  • Transport only one child per child seat.

  • Observe the instructions from the manufacturer of the child seat and always keep them in the vehicle.

  • When securing a child seat using the seat belt, always guide the belt through or around the child seat as described in the instructions from the child seat manufacturer.

  • Always ensure that the seat belt routing is correct for children and that they are sitting in the correct position.

  • Whenever possible, fit the child seat on the rear bench seat behind the front passenger seat so that children can exit the vehicle on the kerb side.

  • Do not leave any toys or other objects loose in the child seat or on the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

Country-specific standards for child seats (selection)

The child seats must correspond to the standard ECE-R 441). Further information is available from Volkswagen dealerships or on the Internet at www.volkswagen.com.

Group classification for child seats according to ECE-R 44

Weight class Child's weight Age
Group 0 up to 10 kg up to approximately 9 months
Group 0+ up to 13 kg up to approximately 18 months
Group 1 9 to 18 kg approximately 8 months to 31/2 years
Group 2 15 to 25 kg approximately 3 to 7 years
Group 3 22 to 36 kg approximately 6 to 12 years

Not every child will fit in the seat specified for their weight group. Likewise, not every seat will fit in every vehicle. Therefore, always check whether the child fits correctly in the child seat and whether the seat is securely attached in the vehicle.

Child seats that have been tested and approved in accordance with the ECE R 44 standard bear the test mark on the seat: a large letter E in a circle with the test number below it.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and injuries.
  • Follow the instructions on the checklist.

WARNING

In the event of an accident, the rear seat is the safest place for children with properly fastened seat belts.
  • A suitable child seat, correctly fitted and used on one of the rear seats, will, in most accident situations, provide the maximum level of protection for children up to 12 years old.

1) ECE R: Economic Commission for Europe Regulation.

    Questions & answers

    Checklist — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What is on the Golf Mk7 child seat checklist?
    Comply with local laws, transport children on the rear seats wherever possible, deactivate the front passenger airbag for rearward-facing seats, move the front passenger seat fully back, and always check that the child seat is firmly anchored before every journey.
    Does the Golf Mk7 manual say children should never ride in front?
    It says children should only travel on the front passenger seat in exceptional circumstances. Rear seats are always recommended as the safer option.
    What must I do if I fit a rearward-facing seat on the Golf Mk7 front passenger seat?
    Switch off the front passenger airbag using the key-operated switch, move the seat as far back as possible, and check the indicator lamp confirms the airbag is off.
    General information on transporting children in the vehicle
    First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Legislation and legal requirements take precedence over the descriptions in this owner's manual. Various standards and ...

    Various securing systems
    Fig. 77 On the rear seats: figures Ⓐ and Ⓑ illustrate the main securing points for the child restraint system on the lower retaining rings and top tether. Figure Ⓒ shows how to secure the ch ...

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